Get ready to grow with us!
Northwest Pipe Company is the nation’s leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products and with over 50 years of experience, we’re just getting started! Our business is growing, and we’re looking for great people to grow with us. We’re immediately seeking Welders I to join our ParkUSA team in Houston, TX.
We Offer:
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
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Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
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401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
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Bonus Potential (2x per year)
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Opportunities for Career Advancement
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Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety
Our Values:
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Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
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Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
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Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.
ABOUT THE JOB:
The purpose of the Welder include but is not limited to the following:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
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Basic knowledge of using grinders, tape measure, punch press, drill press, hand tools
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MIG welding
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Cleaning of welds
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Prepping materials for welding
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow all operating procedures, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement focused environment.
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Able to read, write and speak in English language.
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Work professionally, cooperatively and politely in a team environment and with customers.
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Handle multiple tasks, work independently, recognize issues and solve problems.
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Proficient in safety regulations and quality control related items.
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Must have sufficient visual acuity and clear speech to perform the essential functions of the job effectively.
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Able to learn, organize and prioritize work as necessary.
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Ability to self-manage and solve problems.
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Possess a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Welder Helper:
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High School diploma or equivalent
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No experience needed – will train
Welder I:
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High School diploma or equivalent
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0-1 years welding experience - GMAW preferred
Welder II:
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High School diploma or equivalent
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2-4 years welding experience - GMAW preferred
Welder III:
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High School diploma or equivalent
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5 + years welding experience – Tig, Mig, GMAW preferred
- Able to read, write and speak in English language is preferred
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Able to work with and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
Work Hours / Shift
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Work hours vary or change based on operational needs
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Must be able to work overtime as required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successful passing of a drug test and background check. Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekend, or evening work.
Physical Activity
Over 2/3 of the time:
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Standing/Sit: Remain upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods
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Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in using hand tools, computerized equipment and maintaining machinery
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Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
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Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form.
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Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
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Repetitive Motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as using computerized equipment
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Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm to use hand tools
Up to 2/3 of the time:
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Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
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Lifting: Raising object from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position (this factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles)
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Stooping: Positions self to 90 degrees (This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.)
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Kneeling/Crouching: Position self to pick up tools and items off floor when cleaning and maintaining equipment
Less than 1/3 of the time:
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Reaching: Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side
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Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward of outward
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Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
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Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
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Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, Stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. (This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.)
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Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. (This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.)
Physical Requirements
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual Acuity
The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: Preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection) using measurement devices, and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eye.
Over 2/3 of the time:
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The worker is required to have close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
- The worker is required to have distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Up to 2/3 of the time:
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The worker is required to have peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
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The worker is required to have depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
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The worker is required to have the ability to adjust visual focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus
Weather Condition
Over 2/3 of the time:
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The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: protections from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes
Up to 2/3 of the time:
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The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity).
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The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level
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The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity).
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The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals
Less than 1/3 of the time:
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The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body.
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The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
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The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
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The worker is required to wear a respirator
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The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man, holes, small, enclosed, rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia
Noise Levels:
Up to 2/3 of the time:
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Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
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Loud noise (Examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment)
Less than 1/3 of the time
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Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
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Very loud noise (examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert)
Supervision Received:
General Supervision: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.
Personal Protective Equipment is required when in the Plant, Yard or Construction Areas:
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Hard Hat
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Safety Glasses
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Steel-toed Boots
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Hearing Protection
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Reflective Vest
